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WBBM-AM - Mal Bellairs interviews 'Yes Virginia' O'Hanlon - 12/24/68

Another rare holiday audio treat... From Christmas Eve 1968, here is legendary Chicago broadcaster Mal Bellairs interviewing the person who wrote the letter to the New York Sun in 1897 asking if Santa Claus really exits. It prompted the world famous "Yes Virginia" response by the paper. From WBBM-AM, here is Mr. Bellairs reading aloud the "Yes Virginia" response in its entirety and speaking with Virginia O'Hanlon. (Running time: 9:29)

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